I ate ALOT during marathon training. I was also running ALOT. Now that my workouts are scaled back and I’m not running nearly as much (but having fun doing other things), I really need to get my nutrition back on track. Operation “do not eat ice cream every single night” begins now. 🙂
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Yesterday, I worked from home (which is glorious) and headed to the gym during my lunch break.

My workout:

20 minutes elliptical: I varied my speed and intensity throughout and moved between levels 10 and 15. I picked up the pace at the end and did 30 seconds fast alternated with 30 seconds slow.

Two weeks from today will be my first day back to work…since January 11th. I am trying to enjoy every minute of these last two weeks…I am so not ready to be away from this smiling face all day long.

We had a lazy morning just hanging out. Annabelle is always so happy in the mornings. 🙂 Chris and AB dropped me off at yoga class and they went shopping. I unfortunately didn’t receive any presents… For some reason, Chris sets off the alarms every time he walks into stores…it is really strange. I drove home and he enjoyed a nap in the car…LOL. I’m sure he is going to love this picture.

When we got home we tried taking a little nap, but Annabelle was all about laughing and playing in her rainforest. She also enjoyed some hanging with daddy time.

I bought new Reebok’s at the outlets yesterday, so I was excited to hit the gym and try them out. I also bought Annabelle the most adorable pair of infant Reebok’s…they are in her room and she is sleeping so I will post a picture tomorrow. 🙂

I did 30 minutes on the elliptical and 3500 meters on the rowing machine and headed home to eat dinner and rock Annabelle to sleep. She was in her crib by 9 pm and will hopefully sleep until 5 or 6. 🙂

I woke up this morning and headed straight to the gym. I’ve found that if you wait too long, life gets in the way and it makes it harder to get there.

I wore my Pure Flows to the gym (I really wanted to run outside but I really can’t take the bitter cold and wind any longer) and planned on getting in at least 6 miles. Let me tell you, I REALLY do not like treadmill running. I really tried to just zone out and get it done, but I couldn’t do more than 5 miles. Not only do I just stare at the time constantly, I feel that running on the treadmill changes my stride and I run differently than I do outside. Either way, I could only handle 5 miles but at least I got that much in.

I walked for the first few minutes, ran at a 9:13 pace for 4 miles and ran at an 8:34 pace for the 5th mile. I’m still working on getting my pace back. It is harder than I thought it would be…

I also did 30 minutes on the elliptical and then did 3 rounds of this:

15 pushups

30 crunches

15 tricep bar dips

30 bicycle abs

15 tricep dips

30 second plank

My dad came up this evening to see Annabelle and help out. We had a much better day than yesterday and AB took several long naps and I even took one with her. It’s really hard to move her if she falls asleep on me :).

Annabelle was really happy to watch the Orioles win their first game of the season! Daddy dressed her again today, but at least the O’s onsies are finally relevant.

Did you see those arm rolls?!?!

Dinner was quick and easy and from the freezer…grocery shopping needs to happen tomorrow.

I’m hoping AB sleeps well tonight because I plan on early morning yoga and some gym time. Have a great night everyone!